News from August 2021
Texas REALTORS launch campaign to educate Texas residents on property taxes
By Trina Thomas | Aug 5, 2021
Property taxes can be intricate, which is why Texas REALTORS created a campaign that will guide Lone Star State residents to better understand the topic.
Doggett: 'Not getting vaccinated gives COVID the room in needs to evolve'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 4, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) is motivating others to get the COVID-19 vaccine as the Delta variant continues to spread.
Poll shows Americans believe parents should 'take action' if CRT is taught in school
By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021
A recent poll shows that most Americans believe parents should take action to oppose critical race theory if it is present in their children's schools.
Longhorn Network could be off air with Texas exit to SEC
By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 1, 2021
With Texas and Oklahoma leaving the Big 12 to join the Southeast Conference (SEC), the Longhorn Network (LHN), a partnership between the University of Texas and ESPN that has been on the air since 2011, could soon be a thing of the past.
'Six-man is who we are': Faith Academy takes first place in six-man football tournament
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
Faith Academy of Marble Falls has taken home first place in the Super Centex Six-Man Shootout, a tournament targeted toward football programs which play 6-on-6 football during the fall season.
'This is a post-pandemic recovery': McCaul criticizes new CDC advisory to wear masks again
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 1, 2021
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Austin) has criticized the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Austin’s ICRC wants to ‘impact city government’ by seeking community input on redistricting maps
By Tamara Browning | Aug 1, 2021
Austin’s Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission invites community input in redrawing the 10 city council districts as the summer schedule of public forums continues.
Patrick forms committee ‘to study the athletic and economic impact’ of UT’s exit from Big 12
By Tamara Browning | Aug 1, 2021
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s formation of a committee studying college sports’ future in Texas after The University of Texas at Austin announced plans to leave the Big 12 Conference for the Southeastern Conference apparently is visionary.
Abbott plans to 'keep calling special sessions' until every emergency item is addressed
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said he vows to call special sessions after Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Washington, D.C. to stop a vote on an election security bill.
Seliger files bill to end Abbott's line-item veto authority, says Abbott's decision to withhold legislative funding 'punishes regular hard-working folks'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has made good on his threat to withhold legislative funding in response to the second Democratic walkout on election security legislation.
'A remarkable Texan': Abbott mourns loss of ZZ Top rocker Dusty Hill
By John Sammon | Aug 1, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the passing of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, a Texas resident, was a great loss to the state and the music world, while bandmates and fans eulogized him as a unique artist.
Abbott: Texas economy 'booming' as employment figures increase
By John Sammon | Aug 1, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the state’s employment picture is looking better after the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) released figures showing the addition of 55,800 jobs over the month of June.
'Welcome to Austin': Austin FC signs Driussi to designated player deal
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2021
Austin FC’s No. 1 fan rolled out the welcome mat for its newest signee forward Sebastian Driussi.
'Make your voice heard': Austin to hold virtual meeting on bike trail project for underrepresented communities
By Art Benavidez | Aug 1, 2021
The City of Austin will host a public virtual meeting on the ATX Walk Bike Roll project on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.